About the course

The NEBOSH General Certificate offers a valuable overview of the core aspects of occupational health and safety, and an excellent platform for individuals who are looking to build on their existing knowledge and skills to take your career to the next level.

The course provides a broad understanding of key health and safety issues, covering the legal requirements for health and safety in the UK and the identification and control of workplace hazards.

Course Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International Language Testing System (IELTS) score 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.

What's covered

The course is split into two units which are assessed individually:

What skills and knowledge you'll gain

• How to effectively manage health and safety
• How to identify and control common workplace hazards
• How to measure if you have been successful
• The UK’s key legal requirements
• Confidently conduct risk assessments
• Develop and implement a detailed action plan
• Manage and minimise workplace risks
• Support and develop your company's Health & Safety culture

How it works

1. 10 training daysClassroom-based learning with a NEBOSH tutor. It's important to attend every day.There is an expectation of additional self-study in between classroom sessions.
2. 2 revision daysGo over the syllabus and get ready for your assessments.
3. 1 exam dayThe exam day is conducted remotely.
4. GNC1An open book examination paper to assess what you know. Conducted remotely via an online platform, learners have 24 hours to complete their submission. This is scenario based and will include a closing interview in which you will be asked questions about your submission.
5. GNC2A practical risk assessment project to assess what you can do. Conducted remotely and submitted via an online platform, learners will complete a risk assessment and develop an action plan for your workplace.
6. ResultsAssessment results for both units should be received within 50 days from the date of your examination or submission of your written risk assessment. If you do not pass either assessment, Alliance Learning will contact you to discuss the next steps. Re-sits of either unit is subject to a re-assessment fee of £95. We will provide additional revision dates and ongoing tutor support where needed. Upon successful completion, delegates will be awarded the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

About the course

A one-day course, developed jointly by NEBOSH and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the health and safety regulator for Great Britain.

It's built around the HSE's approach to controlling the risks caused by workplace hazards. You'll develop straightforward, practical risk management skills, so you can go beyond the risk assessment itself and actually control the risks in your workplace.

"Assessment is not the end product of risk management, and businesses should understand that the elimination or control of the assessed risks is the more important part of the overall process."

What's covered

• Legal requirements: employer responsibilities and what a risk assessment is
• Why risk assessment matters
• Identifying hazards
• Evaluating risk: severity, likelihood, rating methods and deciding on action
• Control measures and the hierarchy of control
• Recording and reviewing findings, and making recommendations

What you'll be able to do

• Identify hazards, and know some of the resources that can help
• Assess risks in low to medium risk premises using simple HSE tools
• Evaluate risks in a proportionate and sensible way
• Identify suitable control measures
• Manage workplace risks with practical, straightforward skills
• Help create a safer, healthier workplace as soon as you're back at work

How it works

1. One day of trainingAt least six hours of study in the classroom with a NEBOSH tutor.
2. Workplace reviewAfter the course you complete a health and safety review of your workplace: how health and safety is managed and how it could be better, what the issues are and how they're controlled, and which one matters most to improve. About an hour is recommended.
3. ResultsYou'll get your results within 24 working days. Once you've passed, your qualification certificate is normally issued within 40 working days.